Bearing Fruit Yet?
I have been reminded that if the tree wants to bear fruit in season, it must stay by the streams of water.
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China in the Plural
Drawing on fifteen years in mainland China, Hugh Battye reflects on the very different worlds he encountered—and on what can disappear when we speak of “China” as though it were a single cultural experience.
China, America, Engineers, and Lawyers
On Wednesday, August 5, ERRChina will host an online book club discussion.
Watchman Nee, Chinese Christianity, and the Life of the Spirit
I hope this book introduces Nee to a new generation of readers—not as a perfect figure, and not as a saint beyond criticism, but as a serious Christian thinker whose work deserves careful attention.
The Books That Shaped My Thinking in 2025
Keeping a record is not about accumulating more, but about digesting and sorting through. Only when we attempt to rearticulate the insights of others do they truly become nourishment for our own thinking.
Following in Footsteps
His story reminded me of my mother’s perseverance through her own trials—a resilience that rarely announced itself but became a legacy to the next generation.
A Guide to Hope and Wisdom in the Age of AI
2084 and the AI Revolution is not simply a book about the dangers of technology, but a profound exploration of what it means to be human in a world that increasingly seeks to forget.
Embodied Faith in China: A Fresh Look Through the Eyes of an Anthropologist
Chambon’s reflections begin with an important question: How do Chinese Christians navigate their faith within a context shaped by deep ancestral traditions, material symbolism, and political restrictions?
Reaching Chinese Students in Korea: Insights from a Groundbreaking Study
This book is a study about the conversion processes for Chinese students studying in South Korea.
The Elusive Path to Religious Freedom
International human rights lawyer Knox Thames lays out a vision for how governments, legislatures, NGOs, and religious leaders can work together to combat religious persecution globally.
US–China Relations Over 20 Years
This book should be read by anyone who wants to understand the history and background of US–China relations and their broader international implications over the past two decades and into the future.
Peacemaking Across Cultures
Changing Normal has become 《和好如初：打破人际关系中的僵局》, currently available as an e-book, with paperback editions expected in late summer 2025.